Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc
EHS 25MOT history
EHS 25 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 185,098 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EHS 25
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
EHS 25 was last recorded at 185,098 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2018: 175,001 miles, lower than 179,691 miles on 30 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 182,658 miles · 14 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,440 miles
- Average per year
- 5,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,098 miles
- 2023 – 182,658 miles
- 2022 – 178,033 miles
- 2021 – 177,724 miles
- 2020 – 177,441 miles
- 2019 – 176,094 miles
- 2018 – 175,001 miles
- 2017 – 179,691 miles
- 2016 – 170,937 miles
- 2015 – 168,329 miles
- 2014 – 162,406 miles
- 2013 – 158,763 miles
- 2012 – 149,533 miles
- 2011 – 144,076 miles
- 2010 – 141,405 miles
- 2009 – 130,465 miles
- 2008 – 116,825 miles
- 2007 – 100,645 miles
- 2006 – 84,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,098 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front and rear suspension components corroded not excesve
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,098 miles (+2,440)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 185,098 miles
- Test number
- 132096760044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,658 miles (+4,625)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,658 miles
- Test number
- 640418433638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,033 miles (+309)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 178,033 miles
- Test number
- 482865557596
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area, jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,724 miles (+283)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 177,724 miles
- Test number
- 157321210037
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer and mounting bracket corroded/deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and subframe components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass177,441 miles (+1,347)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 177,441 miles
- Test number
- 619076152245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,094 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 176,094 miles
- Test number
- 378435937937
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension and exhaust sections
Pass175,001 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 175,001 miles
- Test number
- 745249246337
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded not excesve
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,001 miles (-4,690)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,001 miles
- Test number
- 817854804908
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded not excesve
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,691 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 179,691 miles
- Test number
- 717953578341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySome surface corrosion to suspension iron work
Fail179,691 miles (+8,754)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,691 miles
- Test number
- 377188519766
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySome surface corrosion to suspension iron work
Pass170,937 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 170,937 miles
- Test number
- 718925285548
- AdvisoryPlastic side sills fitted
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to exhaust system
Pass168,329 miles (+5,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 168,329 miles
- Test number
- 795045835105
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass162,406 miles (+3,643)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 162,406 miles
- Test number
- 257462444480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,763 miles (+9,230)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 158,763 miles
- Test number
- 555481843177
- NoteRear tyres tread depth on 2.5mm
Pass149,533 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 149,533 miles
- Test number
- 117996892024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,076 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 144,076 miles
- Test number
- 487604981090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass141,405 miles (+10,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 141,405 miles
- Test number
- 162140900119
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass130,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 130,465 miles
- Test number
- 914861879098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,465 miles (+13,640)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,465 miles
- Test number
- 194079469443
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass116,825 miles (+16,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 116,825 miles
- Test number
- 604086358071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,645 miles (+15,890)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 100,645 miles
- Test number
- 924240767090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 84,755 miles
- Test number
- 470836966065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about EHS 25
- What vehicle is registration EHS 25 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EHS 25 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does EHS 25 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EHS 25 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on EHS 25?
- The MOT on EHS 25 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EHS 25 done?
- EHS 25 was recorded at 185,098 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
- Has EHS 25 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EHS 25 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on EHS 25 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on EHS 25 find?
- EHS 25 passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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